Reaching the 4 month mark with finasteride/minoxidil, are these baby hairs?
    Is this regrowth? 4/29/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Ketoconazole →

    Antifungal, best known as a dandruff shampoo

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 4 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 4 months
    💧 Nizoral (topical) 2x weekly
    💊 Saw Palmetto (oral) 12 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    The conversation discusses hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and oral Saw Palmetto. Users share mixed opinions on the effectiveness of these treatments, with some suggesting additional treatments like dutasteride.
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